Mariah Carey ignited global attention as she stepped onto the Olympic stage at the Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony, delivering a grand, shimmering entrance that immediately dominated social feeds. Dressed in a sweeping white gown and feathered coat that caught every stadium light, the pop icon opened the ceremony with unmistakable star power.
But the performance quickly sparked debate. Early reactions on X and TikTok questioned whether parts of her Italian rendition of Volare relied on pre‑recorded vocals. Some viewers defended the technical demands of large‑scale stadium productions, while others accused producers of masking imperfections. The discussion intensified as users dissected audio cues and camera angles frame by frame.
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Mariah Carey’s Olympic set in Italy is already stirring backlash — lip‑sync claims and shaky Italian delivery dominating early reaction. JamRadio is watching the fallout.
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Despite the controversy, the atmosphere inside the stadium — and across global timelines — made one thing clear: Mariah Carey knows how to command a moment. Her blend of theatricality, vocal presence and cultural impact ensured she remained the centre of conversation as the Olympics officially began.
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